Apsara | |
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Directed by | Norodom Sihanouk |
Written by | Norodom Sihanouk |
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Cinematography | Sam Al Som [1] |
Edited by | Norodom Sihanouk [1] |
Production company | Khemara Pictures
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Running time | 135 minutes [1] |
Country | Cambodia |
Language | Khmer |
Apsara ( Khmer: អប្សរា, Âbsâréa) is a 1966 Cambodian romantic drama film edited, written, and directed by Norodom Sihanouk, [2] who was Cambodia's Chief of State and former King. It stars Nhiek Tioulong, Saksi Sbong, Princess [3] Norodom Buppha Devi, and Prince Sisowath Chivan Monirak. [2]
Apsara is Sihanouk's first feature-length film, as well as his first film in colour. [2] He made the film in part to counter the negative portrayal of Cambodia he saw in the 1965 British-American film Lord Jim. [4] The film premiered at the LUX Theater in Phnom Penh on 20 August 1966. [5]